LAP - camelids (copy)

define dam

adult female

define gelding

castrated male

define cria

neonate

define yearling

a camelid older than 1 but not yet 2

what is the normal TPR for camelids?

T: 99-101.5, P:60-90, R: 10-30

alpacas are ____ ovulators

induced

what are the 2 most common coat types?

classic and suri

how many contractions should you hear per min when auscultating compartment 1 on a camelid

3-4

how do you perform FAMACHA and what are the scores you want

look at 3rd eyelid; you want a lower score (1-2)

how to properly give oral meds?

balling gun

Two most common problems camelids present with

• Parasites

• Congenital problems (Malocclusions)

This might be wrong

how to tell the difference between Llamas and Alpacas?

llamas are bigger and have rounded ears, alpacas are smaller and have spear shaped ears

what is the most common internal parasite?

barber pole worm

what are other common internal parasites?

HOT CW

how do Llamas get meningeal worm?

by eating snails

What is the red blood cell parasite they get?

mycoplasma haemolamae

Restraint methods we used at the farm?

halters and chutes

Most common vaccine they get

CDT annually

what is their permanent ID method and where it is located?

microchip located at the base of left ear